Chicago Pizza & Cones
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2011
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Chicago Pizza & Cones, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 18, 2011. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Chicago Pizza & Cones dates to Aug 18, 2011.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Chicago Pizza & Cones on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Aug 18, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking, storage shelving, prep tables, and storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained, shall be replaced
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Dec 3, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served-Cream of Brocoli Soup at 183.7 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Two prep coolers not in use not working or maintained. Instructed to repair coolers and have running at 40 F or below and cleaned and maintained or remove from premises.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and walls in prep area not cleaned. Instruucted to detail clean and/or repaint walls and ceiling. Light shields in prep area not cleaned. Instucted to detail clean or replace light shields
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucets and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leaks at neck of faucet and drainline at sink.
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Sep 22, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Two prep coolers not in use not working or maintained. Instructed to repair coolers and have running at 40 F or below and cleaned and maintained or remove from premises.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and walls in prep area not cleaned. Instruucted to detail clean and/or repaint walls and ceiling. Light shields in prep area not cleaned. Instucted to detail clean or replace light shields
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucets and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leaks at neck of faucet and drainline at sink.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restrainta in prep area. Instructed that all employess must have on proper hair restraints while in prep area.
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Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink in prep area not provided with disposable hand towels or soap. Instructed that all handsinks must be provided with liquid hand soap and disposable paper towel for proper hand washing for food handlers, employees and customers. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage, display, preparation and service. Found foods in upright freezer not protected. Foods inside freezer not covered or protected from cross contamination, freezer burns and exposed to elements. Instructed that foods must be protected and covered during storage at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Evidence of live activity on premises, outer openings not protected and pest control log book not provided. Found evidence of live insect activity on premises. Found approximately 15 live house flies through out dining room and kitchen area scattered. Rear exit door and rear windows not rodent proofed. Found both sets if rear window with glass broken-out and no protection from outside elements or pest. Rear door has 1/2 inch gap at bottom. Front door wide open creating a insect nuisance with live insects flying inside. Establishment has no licensed pest control company that services premises or no pest control log book maintained. Instructed to repair and rodent proof windows and doors to prevent rodent and insect entry, must provide a screen door for front. Must remove all live activity on premises and have a licensed pest control company service and provide log book with all written documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentialy hazardous foods are being prepapred and served. Found potentially hazardous foods-cream of chicken rice soup at 153.6 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all times of operation and have a current city of Chicago certificate or registration for class. Serious citation issued 7-38-021. Manager on duty at time of inspection has a expired city of Chicago license 6/23/2010 and has showed only a application for class registration, no employees has registered and no proof of payment.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining the water in the middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sinks. Instructed manager that grease trap must be detailed cleaned or repair sink to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Two prep coolers not in use not working or maintained. Instructed to repair coolers and have running at 40 F or below and cleaned and maintained or remove from premises.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel, cooking equipment, coolers, storage shelves, prep tables, sinks, can opener and meat slicer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inside oven panel, behind equipment and in storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and walls in prep area not cleaned. Instruucted to detail clean and/or repaint walls and ceiling. Light shields in prep area not cleaned. Instucted to detail clean or replace light shields
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucets and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leaks at neck of faucet and drainline at sink. Sink stoppers attached at two and three compartment sink not working. Instructed to repair or replace stoppers.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have all thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restrainta in prep area. Instructed that all employess must have on proper hair restraints while in prep area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Pizza & Cones last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Pizza & Cones on file is from Aug 18, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Pizza & Cones?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Pizza & Cones.
Has Chicago Pizza & Cones' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Pizza & Cones have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago Pizza & Cones means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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